Richmond officials pursue voter referendum on new sales tax for schools
Adding another percentage point to the sales tax could raise up to $50 million annually, according to RPS projections.
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Corn removal commences in canal after train derailment
Crews will use “specialized equipment, including vacuum trucks, to safely access and extract the material and help prevent it from entering the water.”
After a lifetime in education, Matoaca's softball coach is still treasuring a season to remember
"I’m going to treasure this forever."
July 6 Newsletter: An eventful weekend
Water outages, fireworks fights, a derailed train and controversy over the police's use of pepper spray. Plus, another legal threat in the ongoing Diamond District saga.
Henrico fireworks cut short after youth fight disrupts festivities
As the fireworks began a second, larger fight broke out, causing organizers to end the show entirely.
Freight train derails into the canal along Capital Trail at Dock Street
Multiple Richmond Fire Department crews are on the scene as a freight train has derailed in Shockoe Bottom.
UPDATE: Water restoration achieved, full repairs to take 'several weeks'
"During that time, we will continue to maintain service to all users, and water disruption is not anticipated.
